SchoolScoresLady Margaret School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Church of England · Sixth form
Part of LADY MARGARET SCHOOL
Parsons Green, London, SW6 4UN
020 7736 7138 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 22 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
226 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Hammersmith and Fulham comparisons use the 4 of its 12 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 79% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 93% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 56 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 50% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 55% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 148 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 45% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 78% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hammersmith and Fulham figures pool parents at the Hammersmith and Fulham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
119 pupils in this year group.
82% — 20 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 36 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 82% | 62% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 66.3 | 55.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 6.3 | 5.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
119 pupils in this year group.
99% — 6 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 99% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 71% | 66% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 8% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 8% | 16% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 99% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
75 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 40% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 70% | 60% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 41.5 | 37.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
24 subjects, 233 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 29 | 14% | 62% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 28 | 7% | 39% | 30% |
| Psychology | 25 | 4% | 28% | 19% |
| English Literature | 23 | 17% | 35% | 23% |
| Biology | 19 | 21% | 32% | 27% |
| Economics | 18 | 0% | 44% | 26% |
| Physics | 15 | 20% | 60% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 10 | 0% | 50% | 38% |
| Sociology | 10 | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Design and Technology (Textiles Technology) | 9 | 11% | 33% | 19% |
| Geography | 9 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 6 | 17% | 83% | 26% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 17% | 67% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: History, Drama and Theatre Studies, Religious Studies, History of Art, Spanish, French, Chinese, Dance, Music, Polish, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
82 students in this year group.
93% — 18 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 93% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 11% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 93% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
96 students in this year group.
88% — 13 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 28 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 88% | 75% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 64% | 31% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hammersmith and Fulham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 118 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 310 |
| Of those, offered a place | 110 (35%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 730 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.4 · 2025: 2.7 · 2026: 2.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9% | 31.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8% | 11.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 54% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5% | 36.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 88% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 7.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 91% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7 | 10.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 90% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.26% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 50% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8 | 14.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 88% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 23.1% | 17.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Fulham Boys School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Hurlingham Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- The London Oratory School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 78% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fulham Cross Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chelsea Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Fulham Prep School Ltd 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Thomas's Battersea 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Saint John Bosco College 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ashcroft Technology Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 exceptional, 2 strong · 85% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lady Margaret School's Ofsted rating?
Lady Margaret School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 November 2023.
How did Lady Margaret School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 36 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Lady Margaret School?
88% of the 226 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Lady Margaret School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lady Margaret School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 310 families put Lady Margaret School as their first choice for 118 places: about 2.5 first-choice applications for every place. 110 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138607.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.